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opposed

op·pose
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-pohz]
    • /əˈpoʊz/
    • /əˈpəʊzd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-pohz]
    • /əˈpoʊz/

Definitions of opposed word

  • verb with object opposed to act against or provide resistance to; combat. 1
  • verb with object opposed to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct. 1
  • verb with object opposed to set as an opponent or adversary. 1
  • verb with object opposed to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. 1
  • verb with object opposed to set as an obstacle or hindrance. 1
  • verb with object opposed to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. 1
See all 14 definitions of opposed

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Origin of opposed

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French opposer, blend of Latin oppōnere to set against and Old French poser to pose1, associated with the L past participle oppositus

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Parts of speech for Opposed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Opposed

opposed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

opposed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for opposed

adjective opposed

  • opposite — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
  • different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
  • contrasting — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
  • divergent — diverging; differing; deviating.
  • conflicting — clashing; contradictory
All 46 Synonyms of opposed

Antonyms for opposed

adjective opposed

  • similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
  • friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • in favor of — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
All 4 Antonyms of opposed

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    Art. one of a pair of primary or secondary colors opposed to the other member of the pair on a schematic chart or scale (color wheel) as green opposed to red, orange opposed to blue, or violet opposed to yellow. Compare analogous color. the relationship of these pairs of colors perceived as completing or enhancing each other.

  • real

    true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.

  • that

    (used with adjectives and adverbs of quantity or extent) to the extent or degree indicated: that much; The fish was that big.

  • this

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  • verbal

    of or relating to words: verbal ability.

  • absolute

    Absolute means total and complete.
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